FHI 360 is a nonprofit human
development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by
advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in
Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society,
Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities
to address today’s interrelated development challenges.
FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries
and all U.S. states and territories.
FHI 360 is seeking qualified candidates for the below positions for the HIV Service Delivery Support Activity – Rift Valley project.
Position Title: Associate
Director of Clinical Services
Reports To: Deputy Chief of Party & Service Delivery Technical
Advisor
Location: Rift Valley, Nakuru Office
Job / Requisition ID: 2018200160
1 Position
Job Summary: To provide technical leadership and ensure effective
implementation of clinical care program in the public health project.
The Associate Director of Clinical
Services will be responsible for coordinating implementation of comprehensive
HIV care and treatment services including pediatric care, ART, Maternal &
Neo-natal Child Health, including PMTCT as well as Quality Improvement.
Recruitment is contingent upon
successful award of the project.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide technical direction to
technical teams and implementing partners and other agencies in the
implementation of comprehensive HIV care and treatment program, including
pediatric care, ART, PMTCT, TB and HTS
2. Provide direction in the design,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HIV care and treatment program
3. Prepare annual work plans, budgets
and reports for clinical services.
4. Analyses data and technical
assessment findings for decision making
5. Monitor the achievements of set
targets for clinical services.
6. Establish and maintain good
working relationships with MOH staff at all levels and other partners to ensure
effective and efficient implementation of the program at all levels.
7. Maintain smooth regular
information flow with MOH officials, FHI 360 technical staff on technical
issues.
8. Perform other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND
ABILITIES
·
Excellent managerial and
administrative skills.
·
Sensitivity of cultural differences
and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV/AIDS/TB.
·
Ability to work with others and
maintain compatibility among project staff, sub-contractors, consultants and
recipients of assistance.
·
Ability to manage projects, set
priorities and plan for the successful implementation of programs.
·
Ability to travel regionally,
nationally and internationally as needed.
·
Ability to work with minimum
supervision, team player with drive as an initiative.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS STANDARDS:
·
HIV/AIDS/RH program management
experience, including supervising staff.
·
Medical doctor with a Master’s degree
in Public Health or another related degree.
·
Working experience of at least 7-9
years and at least 4 years treating patients with HIV/AIDS.
·
Experience in the providing care and
treatment and use of ARV drugs.
·
Familiarity with decentralized public
health systems.
·
Excellent computer skills in MS
Office Suite.
This job description summarizes the
main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks
that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be
construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves
the right to review and revise this document at any time.
How to Apply
FHI 360 has a competitive
compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates are encouraged
to CLICK HERE to apply
online or register online through FHI 360’s Career Center www.fhi360.org/careers and
key in the Job / Requisition ID where a detailed Job description will be
availed.
Applications to be received not later
than February 9th 2018.
Job
Title: Senior Technical Officer – Continuous
Quality Improvement (CQI)
Reports To: Associate Director – Health Systems Strengthening
Location: HIV Service Delivery Activity – Rift Valley, Nakuru Office
Requisition /
Job ID: 2018200161
1 Position
JOB
SUMMARY: The primary function of this position
is to facilitate the implementation of the KQMH in project-supported health
facilities and sites.
The Technical Officer, CQI, will be
responsible for making available all relevant current National Guidelines,
Policies and Standards of service delivery in HIV prevention, care and
treatment, including PMTCT, pediatric and adolescent care to service delivery
teams and providers and facilitating their translation to implementation
interventions that are supported by the project.
Working in close collaboration with
the Sub – County Health Management Teams, the Project M&E staff, and other
Senior Technical Officers, the STO CQI will facilitate the functions of the
sub-county and facility quality improvement teams (QITs) to adapt and monitor
indicator dashboards, develop and implement continuous quality improvement
plans.
The STO CQI will participate in activities
providing capacity building and mentorship to facility and site teams in the
analysis of performance, interpretation of results and dissemination of service
delivery improvement data and information.
Recruitment is contingent upon
successful award.
ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Translating the project-supported
package of service delivery interventions into service-level standards or
operating procedures consistent with national guidelines and policies Review,
analysis and assessment of service delivery data and reports for compliance
with set quality standards
2. Provision of direct technical
assistance and mentoring to quality teams and service delivery providers
offering service interventions using evidence from analyzed service delivery
data
3. Identification of quality areas in
need of performance improvement and supporting the implementation of the models
for change
4. On-site visits to support data
abstraction and analysis to selected supported facilities to provide on-going
technical assistance.
5. Review of monthly/quarterly
reports from supported health facilities and sites and providing immediate
technical guidance and recommendations related to tracked indicators and
outcomes.
6. Mentoring facility CQI teams to build
local capacity for CQI implementation and analysis and interpretation of
results of implemented actions.
7. Assisting the facility CQI teams
to abstract data after every improvement cycle to analyze the findings and
recommend subsequent measures necessary to achieve set objectives.
Participating in the dissemination of results to the facility management and
quality teams and facilitating the facility-wide adoption of CQI practices
across key service delivery interventions.
8. Recommend and support the skills
and knowledge update training to service providers in conjunction with the
outreach mentorship and supervision teams.
9. Performs any other duties as
assigned by the Associate Director – Health Systems Strengthening.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILL, ABILITIES, EXPERTISE AND COMPLEXITY:
·
Ability to meet deadlines, be
self-motivated and function optimally with minimal supervision.
·
Demonstrated creativity and
innovativeness in adapting to challenging work environments.
·
Constructive and productive team
player with good communication skills.
·
Ready to travel frequently to
undertake field visits, accompany field teams and possess the ability to
communicate well in diverse cultural settings.
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENT STANDARDS:
·
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or
public health with 7-9 years’ work experience or Masters degree in related
field with 5-7 years’ work experience or Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine
from a recognized institution and registered with the Clinical Officers Council
with 9-11 years’ work experience.
·
At least 3 years of clinical current
hands-on experience of providing integrated HIV/AIDS services to diverse
patients in a large program-linked facility or very busy clinical practice.
·
Completed training in Quality
Improvement models and participated in quality improvement projects for
clinical interventions.
·
Computer literate and competent in
the use of ICT resources.
This job description summarizes the
main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks
that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be
construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves
the right to review and revise this document at any time.
How to Apply
FHI 360 has a competitive
compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates are encouraged
to CLICK HERE to
apply online or register online through FHI 360’s Career Center www.fhi360.org/careers and
key in the Job / Requisition ID where a detailed Job description will be
availed.
Applications to be received not later
than February 9th 2018.
Position
Title: Gender Specialist (Senior Technical
Officer, Gender)
Reporting To: Chief of Party- HIV Service Delivery Support Activity
Project: HIV Service Delivery Support Activity – Rift Valley, Nakuru
Office
Requisition /
Job ID: 2018200162
1 Position
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: FHI 360 is currently seeking a Gender
Specialist (Senior Technical Officer, Gender) for the USAID-funded HIV Service
Delivery Support Activity. The project aims to increase availability and use of
combination prevention services; increase uptake of HIV testing services, and
improve long-term follow up of patients receiving care and treatment services.
JOB
SUMMARY: Provides technical leadership and
implementation support for HIV Service Delivery Support Activity to develop
strategies to address gender issues related to uptake of HIV testing, care and
treatment services, including addressing gender-based violence, male norms and
involvement in health care.
ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
·
Lead design of strategies and
innovations, including adaptation of evidence-based approaches for increasing
access to quality health services by women, girls and children while also
addressing low uptake of HIV prevention, care, and treatment by men, either for
themselves or on behalf of their families and partners
·
Provide technical support and
guidance to sub-contractors and implementing partners on integration of gender
strategies into their work.
·
Contribute gender, youth, and social
inclusion analysis (including a gender norm mapping exercise) to inform program
design
·
Contribute to the development of a
comprehensive strategy to address gender-related issues to impact access and
coverage for HIV prevention, care, and treatment services, especially by
Adolescents, Youth, Women and Girls (AYWG)
·
Provide technical assistance to
institutionalize successful approaches in gender, youth and social inclusion;
·
Provide guidance on best practices in
the field.
·
Review social and behavior change communication
and group education materials that seek to transform norms on gender and
gender-based violence to ensure they are gender-sensitive and transformative.
·
Adapt trainings for health providers
on issues such as respectful care, gender sensitive health service delivery,
gender-based violence and engaging men in health.
·
Conduct supportive supervision to
ensure that the above has been well applied in health services, education and
outreach.
REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES
·
Excellent technical skills e.g. HIV
prevention, youth reproductive health and gender.
·
Sensitivity of cultural differences
and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV
prevention, care and treatment, health and gender.
·
Ability to work with others and maintain
compatibility among project staff, sub-contractors, consultants and recipients
of assistance.
·
Ability to work with minimum
supervision, team player with drive and initiative.
·
Ability to travel regionally,
nationally and internationally as needed.
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS STANDARDS:
·
Master Degree public health or
related advanced degree with 5-7 years’ relevant experience or Bachelor’s
degree in relevant field with 7-9 years’ relevant experience in HIV prevention,
gender mainstreaming
·
Relevant experience in international
development work preferably focused on gender and institutional
development/organizational change and/or gender mainstreaming or related fields
(capacity building/accountability/enabling environment/mainstreaming gender in
a sector,
·
Strong analytical skills.
·
Strong technical capacity and
practical experience in designing and implementing youth focused and gender
sensitive development programs.
·
Excellent group facilitation,
multi-stakeholder consultation, and strategic planning skills.
·
Excellent capacity-building and
training skills.
·
Strong writing skills, both for
technical and program reports.
·
Strong interpersonal skills, able to
work well in cross-cultural teams and under tight deadlines.
·
Excellent computer skills in MS
Office Suite.
·
Working knowledge of Kiswahili is
crucial.
This job description summarizes the
main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks
that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be
construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves
the right to review and revise this document at any time.
How to Apply
FHI 360 has a competitive
compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates are encouraged
to CLICK HERE to
apply online or register online through FHI 360’s Career Center www.fhi360.org/careers and
key in the Job / Requisition ID where a detailed Job description will be
availed.
Applications to be received not later
than February 9th 2018.
Job
Title: Technical Officer – Laboratory
Reports To: Senior Technical Officer – Laboratory
Project: HIV Service Delivery Support Activity – Rift Valley
Requisition /
Job ID: 2018200163
4 Positions – Nakuru Office, Laikipia-Nanyuki, Turkana-Lodwar and
Kajiado-Ngong
JOB SUMMARY: Provides laboratory mentorship with technical assistance,
capacity building, training, and quality assurance services. In addition,
prepares laboratory procedures and manuals and trains staff in their use.
Prepares reports and supports the
follow-up of technical assistance and assessment visits to include corrective
actions and capacity building initiatives to medical laboratories serving the
public health project
ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Working closely with Senior Technical
Officer – Laboratory as well as regional multidisciplinary mentorship teams and
capacity laboratory in providing technical assistance to ensure and enhance the
quality of laboratory services. Specifically, the key responsibilities are:
1. Work closely with facility based
laboratory staff to provide laboratory technical assistance as needed and
requested as part of overall mentorship improvement schemes.
2. Provide mentorship and coaching,
OJT and support supervision of laboratory and other staff on laboratory related
services and procedures in the respective regions
3. Ensure good laboratory networks
for sample shipping and timely results delivery in supported regions
4. Support the preparation and
delivery of trainings to laboratory staff (including general laboratory
technician training and laboratory supervisor training) and training-related
services.
5. In close collaboration with
laboratory management support the follow-up of needed corrective and preventive
actions.
6. Assist laboratories and capacity
laboratory hire with development of routine SOP development and internal
quality control interpretation/EQA.
7. Support selected laboratories with
preparation towards the implementation of ISO15189/WHO-AFRO accreditation
process.
8. Provide laboratory improvement
report of all the laboratories within his/her allocated region within the
agreed time period.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILL, ABILITIES, EXPERTISE AND COMPLEXITY:
1. Working knowledge of laboratory
ISO 15189/WHO AFRO implementation
2. Proven capability and direct
experience in clinical and research laboratory functions and services,
including in resource constrained settings.
3. Resourceful and creative thinker
with the ability to develop simple and efficient solutions and recommendations.
4. Excellent attention to detail.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills,
particularly diplomacy.
6. Good in both written and spoken
English and report writing.
7. Direct experience developing and
delivering trainings in laboratory sciences.
8. Experience in an accredited lab or
a lab undergoing accreditation will be an added advantage
This job description summarizes the
main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks
that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be
construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves
the right to review and revise this document at any time.
How to Apply
FHI 360 has a competitive
compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates are encouraged
to CLICK HERE to
apply online or register online through FHI 360’s Career Center www.fhi360.org/careers and
key in the Job / Requisition ID where a detailed Job description will be
availed.
Applications to be received not later
than February 9th 2018.
Position
Title: Technical Officer – HIV Care and
Treatment
Reports To: Senior Technical Officer HIV Care and treatment
Project: HIV Service Delivery Support Activity – Rift Valley
Requisition /
Job ID: 2018200043
2 Positions – Turkana-Lodwar, Trukana-Lokichar
JOB
SUMMARY: The Technical Officer – HIV Care and
Treatment will be responsible for providing strategic direction in care and
treatment, mentorship, coaching and regular updates to clinical mentor’s
service providers in the area of both pediatric and adult HIV care and
treatment.
They will be responsible for working
closely with the service providers to ensure that the quality of care is
sustained across the program as defined by the MOH quality standards.
ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide strategic direction in HIV
care and treatment program in the region assigned in liaison with the project
senior care and treatment team
2. Provide mentorship, coaching and
updates to service providers at the CCC/MCH/TB clinics to offer patients
quality care and treatment services according to the national guidelines and
standards.
3. Supporting accelerated HIV care
and treatment efforts directed towards increasing enrolment of HIV infected
children and adolescents
4. Ensure that project-supported
clinical care activities at ART/PMTCT/TB sites conform to Kenya National HIV
care and treatment guidelines and the project standards.
5. Ensure the set targets across the
90-100-90 targets for the region assigned are met
6. Ensure that all targets and
activities in the annual work plan in line with care and treatment are achieved
in the region assigned
7. Support the service providers by
recommending relevant treatment and care for the patients with opportunistic
infections and recommend initiation of ART treatment in accordance with the MOH
recommended guidelines.
8. Spearheading continuous quality
improvement (CQI) implementation in supported facilities
9. Partnering with MOH Sub County
teams in offering orientation training and technical updates to service
providers
10. Liaise with other project staff
working in the facility and community to address all issues across the 3 90s
and issues of defaulter tracing, HIV prevention and addressing other social
determinants of health to mitigate the impact of those affected and infected by
HIV.
11. Support facilities to institute
differentiated service delivery models, and systems for inter and intra
facility referrals.
12. In collaboration with the
facility management, establish facility Multidisciplinary teams and ensure
their functionality.
13. Participate in data review at
facility and regional level and support data for decision making at project,
county and facility levels
14. Ensure quality of care is
attained for patients seeking the services.
15. Ensure the documentation of
appropriate services rendered to the patients is done in the relevant service
registers.
16. Perform other related duties as
assigned.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILL, ABILITIES, EXPERTISE AND COMPLEXITY:
·
Knowledge of HIV and AIDS,
reproductive health, family planning, public health.
·
Ability to provide a wide range of
clinical services and capable of effectively transference of skills, effective
communication.
·
Excellent written and verbal
communication skills.
·
Computer software skills for word
processing.
·
Ability to work independently with
initiative to manage high volume workload.
·
Ability to lead and work in teams to
accomplish given tasks.
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENT STANDARDS:
·
Medical doctor, Holders of Diploma in
Clinical Medicine or Nursing from an institution recognized by the respective
registration bodies and must by duly registered by the relevant bodies with a
minimum of 5 years post registration work for Diploma holders and 3 years for
Bachelors holders.
·
Training in HIV management, care and
treatment. Additional training in both pediatric and adult, PMTCT, QA/QI, and
rational ART use is an added advantage.
·
At least 2-3 years’ experience
working in a busy health facility offering HIV Comprehensive care and treatment
services and/or working in a HIV program.
·
Demonstrable knowledge of HIV
knowledge and the various interventions being offered to prevent and control
the morbidity and mortality arising from the infection will be an added
advantage.
This job description summarizes the
main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks
that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be
construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves
the right to review and revise this document at any time.
How to Apply
FHI 360 has a competitive
compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates are encouraged
to CLICK HERE to
apply online or register online through FHI 360’s Career Center www.fhi360.org/careers and
key in the Job / Requisition ID where a detailed Job description will be
availed.
Applications to be received not later
than February 9th 2018.
Job
Title: Technical Officer – Pharmacy
Reports To: Senior Technical Officer – HIV Care and Treatment
Project: HIV Service Delivery Support Activity – Rift Valley
Requisition /
Job ID: 2018200042
3 Positions – Turkana-Lodwar, Laikipia-Nanyuki, Baringo County-Kabarnet
JOB
SUMMARY: Works as a member of the regional
mentorship team under the guidance of the Senior Technical Officer – HIV Care
and Treatment.
S/He will mentor health service
providers on the pharmaceutical management information system,
pharmacovigilance tools and provide policy updates on HIV management including
ART.
Recruitment is contingent upon
successful award and the selection of the final applicant is subject to USAID
approval.
ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
Provide updates to the service
providers on the revised ART policies and SOPs.
·
Provide mentorship and coaching on
ART adherence preparation of new patients, dispensing medication use and
counseling.
·
Provide support supervision on
monitoring ART adherence (using multiple approaches).
·
Provide support in counter-checking
drug dosages and formulations.
·
Support health care providers to
document and report adverse drug interactions.
·
Provide mentorship and coaching to
service providers on inventory management (quantification, requisition,
storage, expiry tracking and reporting).
·
Provide updates to service providers
on pharmaceutical management information system (PMIS); Daily Activity
Register, Facility CDRR, District CDRR, Bin card, expiry tracking chart temp
logs, Inventory Tracking Tool, Dispensing Tool, job aids (dispensing, storage,
inventory management, quantification, medication use counseling), national set
of recommended standard operating procedures (SOPs). Use of the ADT (where
applicable).
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILL, ABILITIES, EXPERTISE AND COMPLEXITY:
·
Ability to work under pressure and
adhere to strict deadlines.
·
Ability to work independently with
minimum supervision.
·
Demonstrated team player.
·
Good communication and interpersonal
skills.
·
Good planning and organizational
skills.
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENT STANDARDS:
·
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology
from a recognized Medical Training College with 7-9 years relevant experience
or Bachelor’s degree in the same field with 5-7 years of relevant work
experience.
·
Basic training on ART, Commodity
Management (and preferably TOT).
·
Experience in mentoring and
supervision of other pharmacy staff on inventory management, rational use and
quantification.
·
The use of the ARV Dispensing tool
(ADT) is an added advantage.
·
At least 5 years’ experience in
providing support for a busy ART program.
This job description summarizes the
main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks
that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be
construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves
the right to review and revise this document at any time.
How to Apply
FHI 360 has a competitive
compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates are encouraged
to CLICK HERE to
apply online or register online through FHI 360’s Career Center www.fhi360.org/careers and
key in the Job / Requisition ID where a detailed Job description will be
availed.
Applications to be received not later
than February 9th 2018.
Position
Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Reports To: Senior Data Manager / Senior M&E Officer
Project: HIV Service Delivery Support Activity – Rift Valley
Requisition /
Job ID: 2018200041
1 Position –
Turkana-Lodwar
JOB SUMMARY: The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer assists in the
coordination of monitoring and evaluation activities of the HIV Service
Delivery Support Activity – Rift Valley at county, sub county, facility and
community level, focusing specifically on capacity building of health care
workers, SCHRIO on DHIS2, implementing partners staff on programs systems for
collecting data for measuring project implementation, quality assurance,
documentation and reporting.
The position contributes to the
implementation of M&E activities in accordance with guidelines stipulated
by USAID and GOK.
The position provides regular updates
to project staff on progress towards implementation of the work plan, and
designing M&E methods for demonstrating program outcomes and impact.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
·
Coordinate collection of program
activity data to ensure accuracy, completeness and timeliness within assigned
sub counties Ensure sub counties/implementing partners have a functional system
for data collection, management, analysis and synthesis of monitoring data in
line with GOK/USAID requirements
·
Ensure that implementing
partners/health care workers understand USAID/GOK reporting requirements
including use of tools, indicator definitions and reporting through continuous
job training/mentorship,
·
Continuously identify data tools
requirements and provide logistical support to ensure constant availability of
approved standardized tools to facilities and partners in assigned sub
counties.
·
Building capacity of partners and
health care workers in data management including basic analysis and use of data
for program improvement,
·
Disseminate program results at sub
county progress review meetings and other stakeholder forums,
·
Build skills and capacity of SCHMTs
and partners to ensure data quality including ability to conduct Routine Data
Quality Assessments,
·
Provide technical updates on
reporting and dissemination of national guidelines to districts and
implementing partners
·
In liaison with the Senior Data
Managers support implementation of DHIS2, EMR, national prevention systems, and
program databases at sub county, facility and community level
·
Conduct routine support supervisory
visits implementing partners and facilities
·
Write quarterly progress reports on
M&E activities in assigned sub counties
·
Carry out adhoc analysis and mining
of program data
·
Advice and promote best practices in
monitoring and evaluation.
·
Perform any other duties assigned by
the supervisor from time to time.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILL AND ABILITIES
·
Experience in setting up data bases,
·
In-depth understanding and working
knowledge of USAID/PEPFAR/GOK reporting requirements
·
Good planning and high level organizational
skills
·
Ability to work independently with
minimal supervision
·
Ability to work under pressure to
meet strict deadlines,
·
Demonstrated team player with ability
to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, implementing
partners, government staff, etc.
·
Well-developed and written and oral
communication skills
·
Advanced data analysis and
presentation skills
·
Strong presentation skills
·
Experience in database management,
·
Experience in training and capacity
building using adult learning methods,
·
Experience in data analysis and
presenting statistical reports for different audiences
·
Keen to maintain data security and
data quality systems
·
Good planning and organizational
skills
·
Tact and diplomacy in dealing with
implementing partners
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
STANDARDS:
MS/MA/MPH in biostatistics, public
health, social science or a related field with 3-5 years’ relevant experience
or BS/BA in relevant field with at least 5-7 years’ experience in Monitoring
and Evaluation.
Computer proficiency in word processing,
databases, spreadsheets, Power Point including advanced skills in at least two
of the following programs: SPSS, Excel, Stata, and Ms Access.
Demonstrated experience with the
Ministry of Health Management Information Systems and ability to transfer
knowledge through informal and formal training
This job description summarizes the
main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks
that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be
construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves
the right to review and revise this document at any time.
How to Apply
FHI 360 has a competitive
compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates are encouraged
to CLICK HERE to
apply online or register online through FHI 360’s Career Center www.fhi360.org/careers and
key in the Job / Requisition ID where a detailed Job description will be
availed.
Applications to be received not later
than February 9th 2018.
Position
Title: Health Records Information Officer
Reports To: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Location: HIV Service Delivery Support Activity – Rift Valley
Requisition
/Job ID: 2018200164
5 Positions: Samburu-Maralal, Kajiado-Loitokitok, Baringo-Kabarnet,
Turkana-Lodwar, Turkana-Lokichar
BASIC
FUNCTION: Working closely with the mentorship
team in conjunction with the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and MDT Team
Leader, the Health Records Information Officer will be responsible for
mentoring health workers in various health facilities to maintain service
registers, conducting regular data quality assessments activities, ensure
accurate and timely facility reports and support facilities to run basic data
analysis for decision making.
S/he will be required to maintain
confidentiality and integrity for the facility data as directed.
ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Ensure facilities have standard
data collection and reporting tools
2. Support facility based service
providers to update health records and registers in line with national
guidelines including the EMR
3. Verify data based on MOH defined
service standards.
4. Support and mentor health workers
on data utilization for decision making.
5. Responsible for ensuring data
quality is maintained.
6. Support health workers in
conducting regular data quality assurance.
7. Actively follow-up facilities to
ensure that commonly agreed data management improvement plans are followed and
monitored by all parties.
8. Provide basic data summaries to
facility as required from time to time.
9. Support facilities to maintain
data confidentiality and security.
10. Support facilities to use data
for decision making.
11. Other duties as assigned by
supervisor from time to time.
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS STANDARDS:
·
Diploma in Statistics/Health Information
Systems/Information Technology with at least 4 years work experience in data
management systems and experience in use of MOH tools.
·
Experience in training is an added
advantage.
·
Computer proficiency in MS Office
Suite and word processing, databases, spreadsheets, including advanced skills
in at least two of the following programs: SPSS, Epi Info, Stata. Good
organizational, planning, interpersonal and communication skills
This job description summarizes the
main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks
that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be
construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves
the right to review and revise this document at any time.
How to Apply
FHI 360 has a competitive
compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates are encouraged
to CLICK HERE to
apply online or register online through FHI 360’s Career Center www.fhi360.org/careers and
key in the Job / Requisition ID where a detailed Job description will be
availed.
Applications to be received not later
than February 9th 2018.
Position
Title: Data Management Assistant
Reports To: Senior Data Manager
Project: HIV Service Delivery Support Activity – Rift Valley
Requisition /
Job ID: 2018200169
2 Positions: Narok County, Turkana-Lodwar
BASIC
FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for organizing, entering
data into computer systems and filling data/patient forms appropriately. S/he
will be required to maintain data confidentiality and integrity for the project
as directed.
ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
·
Entry of program data into
project/PEPFAR/GOK databases
·
Updating database and other relevant
computer files
·
Providing basic data summaries as
required
·
Supporting the data manager in data
cleaning
·
Filling records appropriately
·
Maintaining data confidentiality and
security
·
Assist in collecting data from sites
and programs where necessary
·
Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES
·
Demonstrated ability to work under
very strict timelines
·
Understanding of importance of
quality and timely data
·
Ability to work independently with
minimum supervision.
·
Ability to work well with others and
to develop and maintain relationships among project staff
·
Demonstrated good typing speed
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS STANDARDS:
·
Diploma in statistics/HIS/
Information Technology with at least 2 years experience in data management work
for a complex program
·
Computer proficiency in word
processing, in Ms Office Suite. Epi Info and familiarity with SPSS preferred.
·
Good organization and communication
skills.
This job description summarizes the
main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks
that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be
construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves
the right to review and revise this document at any time.
How to Apply
FHI 360 has a competitive
compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates are encouraged
to CLICK HERE to
apply online or register online through FHI 360’s Career Center www.fhi360.org/careers and
key in the Job / Requisition ID where a detailed Job description will be
availed.
Applications to be received not later
than February 9th 2018.
Position
Title: Finance Assistant
Reports To: Senior Finance Officer
Project: HIV Service Delivery Support Activity
Location: Rift Valley
Requisition /
Job ID: 2018200165
4 Positions: Samburu-Maralal, Kajiado-Loitokitok, Turkana-Lodwar,
Turkana-Lokichar
BASIC
FUNCTION:
Provide Accounting and Financial
support to the Finance unit of HSDSA project.
ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Managing Petty cash as below:
·
Reimbursing expenses falling under
petty cash
·
Timely requisitioning of petty cash
at field level.
·
Ensuring completeness of all petty
cash vouchers: proper back up, complete approval by relevant officers,
continuous referencing & accuracy of the figures.
2. Manage Program advances in the
county offices as below :
·
Receiving advances from Nakuru &
dispatching to the relevant officers.
·
Making payments to participants.
·
Follow up with Staff on due advances
for retirement.
·
Help put together returns for the
advances retirement in a timely manner.
·
Verification for completeness of all
retirement returns: arithmetical accuracy, stamping paid, complete approvals
& full back up on the returns.
3. Timely banking of cash refunds for
monies received at field level and communicating to Nakuru office.
4. Maintain well updated & accessible
Finance files at field level (retirement returns, petty cash, cash
reconciliations & any other correspondence finance information).
5. Support program staff in making
cash payments in meetings/workshops.
6. Work closely with Nakuru Finance
team to help capacity build program staff on a need basis.
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS STANDARDS:
·
At least CPA Part 1 or II.
·
Minimum 1-3 years of progressive
working experience in similar environment with adequate exposure to project
accounting, financial management including budgeting, grants and contracts.
·
Understanding of finance records
reconciliations.
·
Must have demonstrable hands-on
experience with an accounting system.
·
Experience working with an
international organization and a University degree in Commerce or Business
Accounting will be an added advantage.
This job description summarizes the
main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks
that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be
construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves
the right to review and revise this document at any time.
How to Apply
FHI 360 has a competitive
compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates are encouraged
to CLICK HERE to
apply online or register online through FHI 360’s Career Center www.fhi360.org/careers and
key in the Job / Requisition ID where a detailed Job description will be
availed.
Applications to be received not later
than February 9th 2018.
Job
Title: Technical Officer, Systems Specialist
(GIS, mHealth)
Reports To: Director Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
Project: HIV Service Delivery Support Activity – Rift Valley
Requisition /
Job ID: 2018200192
1 Position: Nakuru Office
BASIC
FUNCTIONS: The Technical Officer-Systems
Specialist will be part of the M&E team at HIV Service Delivery Support
Activity – Rift Valley and will work under the direct supervision of the
Director M&E Under guidance of the Director M&E, he/she will lead the
development and maintenance of a comprehensive HMIS platform including GIS and
information resource to support the management and reporting of complex
information.
Provide advice on software and
hardware needs.
He/she will participate in other
activities related to HMIS, research, targeted evaluation, surveillance surveys
and monitoring and evaluation as well as provide assistance and training to
system users.
ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Database Design and Development:
·
Lead the development,
adaption/improvement of existing automated performance reporting systems,
including enhanced user interfaces and compatibility across reporting systems
using Java, Access, Visual Basic and SQL in response to meet project
information needs
·
Develop and maintain a GIS database
and mhealth solutions to meet project needs
·
Develop and maintain repository
database for EMR data from support health facilities
·
Ensure adequate and up to date
documentation of database applications.
·
Provide technical guidance in the
installation of developed applications, lead in writing application manuals,
user manuals.
·
Ensure ongoing maintenance and
technical support to users of database applications.
·
Perform needs assessment and works
with Technical staff at project and implementing partner level to determine
feasibility of development of new databases and enhancements or modifications
to existing databases
·
Develops and ensures adherence to
data management policies e.g. USG to ensure the security and confidentiality
project data.
·
Monitors staff compliance with
confidentiality policies to assure that security standards are met.
·
Develop standardized programming and
data documentation procedures relevant to the data systems.
Maintains project databases for
routine data, reporting data quality and service quality assessments.
·
Monitors and optimizes database
design, content, structure and other management issues.
·
Develop a monitoring schedule for
backup and recovery of all databases. Takes appropriate measures to ensure the
security of the data.
·
Recommends hardware and software upgrades
to the database server as needed including m-health solutions
·
Development of data procedural
protocols, update, and reviews.
Hardware and Software:
·
Oversees the management of hardware
and software as related to the operations of the databases and m-health
solutions including system development and maintenance, recommends purchase of
new hardware and software maintenance of records and reports relating to
database operations and data/project archives.
·
Provide leadership in the use of
electronic medical related software and m-health solutions
·
Perform miscellaneous job-related
duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Project Director
Health informatics
·
Set up systems to support data
analytics and develop data visualization and analysis products for performance
tracking and program quality improvement
·
Create and maintain the GIS database
and designs the tools necessary for loading / transferring GIS data between
different systems.
·
Write formal metadata documentation,
according to standard, as well as informal documentation for GIS data resources
·
Analyze GIS data to identify spatial
relationships, or display the results of analyses; review GIS data for currency
and accuracy; document the parameters and context of GIS data; perform
geospatial modeling or spatial analysis; and create thematic maps for program
purposes.
·
Develop web based and mobile GIS
application, customizes desktop GIS software to facilitate end user training
and ease of use; trains users and provides support for desktop applications
REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES
·
Experience in database development
including GIS, management information systems and health informatics
·
Experience in developing mobile
applications
·
Experience using online and new
technologies for knowledge sharing and collaboration a plus.
·
Demonstrated experience assessing
users’ data needs and designing user-friendly IT solutions to promote strategic
decision-making throughout the project life cycle.
·
Experience in development of training
manuals and in training users on databases
·
Keen to maintain data security and
data quality systems
·
Good planning and organizational
skills Tact and diplomacy in dealing with implementing partners
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS STANDARDS:
·
Bachelor of science degree in
Computer Science, Health Informatics, Mathematics or related field with 5-7
years relevant experience or Masters’ degree with 3-5 years relevant in field.
·
Solid experience in database
development, web-based reporting systems, management information systems,
health informatics, GIS tools, information storage and security, data quality
assurance, mobile/SMS technologies, and other relevant technologies.
·
Demonstrated programming skills using
either Visual Basic, Java, MySQL, SQL, Dreamweaver, JavaDb, python or Arc
Objects
·
Computer proficiency in word
processing, databases, spreadsheets, including advanced skills in at least two
of the following programs: SPSS, Excel, Epi Info, Stata, and Ms Access.
·
Demonstrated ability to transfer
knowledge through informal and formal trainings.
This job description summarizes the
main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks
that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be
construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves
the right to review and revise this document at any time.
How to Apply
FHI 360 has a competitive
compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates are encouraged
to CLICK HERE to
apply online or register online through FHI 360’s Career Center www.fhi360.org/careers and
key in the Job / Requisition ID where a detailed Job description will be
availed.
Applications to be received not later
than February 9th 2018.
Job
Title: Technical Officer, Community Services and
Prevention
Reports To: Associate Director, Community Services and Prevention
1 Position
Location: Kajiado, Ngong
Requisition /
Job ID: 2018200191
Job
Summary: To provide technical support to
implement high quality Community Service and HIV Prevention strategies among
the targeted populations who are at high risk of HV Infection.
Key
Responsibilities:
·
Provide technical assistance to
implementing partners in the design and implementation of HIV prevention
activities targeted vulnerable populations as well as provision of community
services
·
Coordinate HTS activities in the
County
·
Develop strategies and tools for the
design and implementation of specific technical components.
·
Analyze data sets and technical
assessment findings for decision making.
·
Develops and oversees detailed work
plans and budgets for implementing partners
·
Provides technical guidance on HIV
prevention and community based interventions including community mobilization,
development of messages, materials and communication channels.
·
Monitors ongoing Community services
and HIV prevention interventions including HTS to ensure that activities are on
schedule, meet program quality criteria, and yield expected results.
·
Develops excellent working
relationships with all critical stakeholders, share information as relevant,
and build and promote better working and synergies between activities, partners
and the different components of the project.
·
Develops lessons learned from
programs and apply these lessons to modify existing program and improve the
design of new programs.
·
Represents the project at
professional meetings and conferences
·
Maintains close liaison with partners
working in the field of HIV prevention in the supported region.
·
Participate in the compilation and
dissemination of project quarterly, annual and semi-annual reports.
·
Performs other related duties as
assigned by supervisor
Minimum
Requirements:
·
BS/BA in public health or related
field, and 5-7 years relevant experience in HIV/AIDS or family planning with
international development programs or Masters’ degree with 3-5 years relevant
in public health, communication, marketing, social science or related
discipline.
·
Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in
managing behavior change communication and/or social marketing projects, with
responsibility for providing strategic direction and managing staff/funds.
This job description summarizes the
main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks
that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be
construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves
the right to review and revise this document at any time.
How to Apply
FHI 360 has a competitive
compensation package and is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates are encouraged
to CLICK HERE to
apply online or register online through FHI 360’s Career Center www.fhi360.org/careers and
key in the Job / Requisition ID where a detailed Job description will be
availed.
Applications to be received not later
than February 9th 2018.
Locals from the regions mentioned
above are encouraged to apply.
Kindly note that only shortlisted
persons will be contacted.
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